How Picky Are They?

[Ssalk]

Hey guys, long time reader just joined and coming to Taney for the first time ever this weekend.. Long time fisherman but have never fished exclusively for trout.. I will mainly be using ultralight spinning gear with 4lb fluoro.. I've got everything from size 16 midges to 1/2 ounce spoons.. When using the tiny flies, am I ok attaching a swivel 12 to 16 inches from the fly or will that cut down on takes?? I am planning on using an indicator above the swivel and adjusting for depth depending on the conditions.. Sound ok or am I off base..?

Any suggestions welcomed...

[Travis Swift]

in the trophy area i like to throw jigs straight. 3/32 to 1/8 ounce usually. I like Sculpin/Ginger or white. I would also think about getting you a 7x tippet. If the water is running 4 pound is fine but i think 2 pound or a tippet will get you more bites especially if the water is off. Below the trophy area trout magnets are hard to beat, either without a float or with a float fished 4 foot deep or so depending on water. Again 4 will work but 2 will get you twice as many bites in my opinon. Stop by lilleys and they will hook you up with everything you need.

[Ssalk]

Thanks... I figured I would miss something.. I will be wading/ shore fishing this trip as I am not comfortable running a boat alone in waters I know nothing about.. Am I correct in assuming you can't be in the water in the trophy area with 2 or more generators running??

When things are really cranking where do people fish..?? Not looking for any specific honey holes, just basic areas.. I don't use bait, only artificials, and am catch and release only.. If I'm lucky enough to get an exceptional fish, I will get a quick measurement and send it on its way..

Thanks and good luck to all...